What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3900 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Agriculture), narrated by It was narrated that Sa'eed said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Muhaqalah." Sa'eed said: "And he narrated something similar." And Sufyan Ath-Thawri reported it from Tariq."

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 3900 in the Book of The Book of Agriculture.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3900

The Book of Agriculture

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ طَارِقٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْمُحَاقَلَةِ قَالَ سَعِيدٌ فَذَكَرَهُ نَحْوَهُ‏.‏‏ رَوَاهُ سُفْيَانُ الثَّوْرِيُّ عَنْ طَارِقٍ‏.‏‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Muhaqalah." Sa'eed said: "And he narrated something similar." And Sufyan Ath-Thawri reported it from Tariq.

Narrated by It was narrated that Sa'eed said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbids Al-Muhaqalah, which refers to a specific type of agricultural transaction involving the leasing of land for a share of the crop. This prohibition emphasizes the importance of ethical practices in trade and agriculture, ensuring fairness and justice in economic dealings. The takeaway is the need for transparency and integrity in financial transactions.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to engage in fair and transparent business practices. For example, when entering contracts for agricultural land, it is vital to ensure that all terms are clear and equitable to prevent exploitation and ensure mutual benefit.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling because it addresses the ethical considerations in agricultural transactions.

Buying and Selling